Most people looking for a second residence or passport start by picking a specific program, but that approach can overlook routes they already qualify for. The IMI Path Matcher compares thousands of residency and citizenship options against the personal profile you enter, highlighting the paths that best match your eligibility and preferences.
How the matcher evaluates options
- Match details – Each result shows the country, the type of path (residency, citizenship by descent, investment, etc.), a match percentage, the expected timeline, and the specific reasons the route fits your answers.
- Disqualification flags – The tool lists conditions that would exclude you, such as a required contribution above your budget or a processing time longer than your target window.
- Side‑by‑side comparison – You can place up to three paths next to each other and download the comparison. The top ten matches can be exported as a PDF for easy reference.
Illustrative eligibility examples
| Example | Eligibility factor | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Polish citizenship by descent | Grandparent born in Poland | Costs only document fees; grants an EU passport. Roughly 10 million Polish Americans may qualify. |
| Spanish citizenship through marriage | Married to a Spanish citizen | Naturalisation wait reduced to 1 year (most other nationalities wait about 10 years). |
| German citizenship by descent | Grandchild of a German citizen | Automatically eligible under the standard rule. |
| German great‑grandchild | Ancestor lost German citizenship due to persecution (1933‑1945) | Eligible only under Article 116(2) of the Basic Law, which requires proof of loss of citizenship through persecution. |
Practical use
- Enter your profile – Include nationality, ancestry, marital status, budget, and timeline preferences.
- Review matches – The matcher ranks paths by how closely they align with your inputs, showing both qualifying routes and those ruled out.
- Export results – Download side‑by‑side comparisons or a PDF of the top ten matches to share with advisors or clients.
Starting with the IMI Path Matcher helps you surface every viable residency or citizenship option before committing to a specific program or paying for a service.
Source article: www.imidaily.com
